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EMILY BROWN

VICE PRESIDENT, TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Emily is a construction veteran, having spent 15 years in project management before establishing the Talent Development and Internship programs at McCownGordon in 2015. When not working with intern candidates, Emily focuses on associate development, working with McCownGordon associates on everything from technical topics to leadership skills. Emily has a degree in Construction Management from Pittsburg State University and a master’s degree in Adult Learning & Leadership from Kansas State University.

Catherine Barber

CATHERINE BARBER

INTERN PROGRAM LEAD

Partnering with Emily to lead the McCownGordon collegiate internship program, Catherine brings a unique blend of experience from both the Education and Talent Development industries. She is passionate about fostering learning opportunities for students and recruiting future McCownGordon associates. Catherine is a University of Missouri graduate and life-long Kansas Citian.

Stacey Parker

STACEY PARKER

TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER

Stacey brings 16 years of recruiting experience to the McCownGordon Human Resources and Talent Development teams. Her recruiting career started in the Learning & Development industry working for a university owned non-profit organization. Stacey was instrumental in building and managing an internship program during this time and found her passion working with college students. Currently, she provides recruitment strategies and identifies top talent to support McCownGordon’s rapid growth throughout the organization. Stacey is a University of Missouri graduate and is passionate about the Kansas City community and culture.

Lily Quinto, a McCownGordon Construction associate
From day one, I have felt so at home with McCownGordon. The group of people that work at this company is unmatched. During my internship, not only did I learn a lot..."
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Lily Quinto

2020 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Lily Quinto, a McCownGordon Construction associate
From day one, I have felt so at home with McCownGordon. The group of people that work at this company is unmatched. During my internship, not only did I learn a lot about construction means and methods, but also about communicating with trade partners, and how to be a professional in the industry. Once I got back to school, and during my other internships, I relied heavily on my experience from my summer with McCownGordon. This internship program is unique because you are not expected to know everything yet, but you are still treated as if you have been a part of the team from the beginning of the project. I felt included, and valued, and trusted. It was not a hard decision for me to come back as a full-time member of the McCownGordon team.

Lily Quinto

2020 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Isaiah Blackmon, a McCownGordon Construction associate
The internship program set me up for success by allowing me to have real responsibilities on a project, while fostering learning. You get the opportunity to put your schooling to the test..."
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Isaiah Blackmon

2019 & 2020 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2020

Isaiah Blackmon, a McCownGordon Construction associate
The internship program set me up for success by allowing me to have real responsibilities on a project, while fostering learning. You get the opportunity to put your schooling to the test while work alongside the best in the business!

Isaiah Blackmon

2019 & 2020 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2020

Angela Cloud, A McCownGordon Construction associate who works in safety
My favorite part would be that it felt like a full-time job – meaning I felt respected, trusted, and I was given the opportunity to perform work duties very similar to what..."
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Angela Cloud

2016 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2017

Angela Cloud, A McCownGordon Construction associate who works in safety
My favorite part would be that it felt like a full-time job – meaning I felt respected, trusted, and I was given the opportunity to perform work duties very similar to what I do now. McCownGordon’s internship program is unique because it isn’t necessarily about what the intern can do for the company, it’s about what the company can do for the intern to better them as individuals and provide the knowledge and support needed to take them to the next level in their careers, whether that’s here, or with another company.

Angela Cloud

2016 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2017

Brandon Perriman, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My favorite part of the internship program was being exposed to real projects and having a role in completing those projects. I never felt like I was doing busy work.

Brandon Perriman

2017 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2018

Brandon Perriman, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My favorite part of the internship program was being exposed to real projects and having a role in completing those projects. I never felt like I was doing busy work.

Brandon Perriman

2017 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2018

Zach Gerber, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My favorite element of the internship program was the Friday tours! I really enjoyed visiting our intern’s project sites to see what they had been working on and how our responsibilities were..."
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Zach Gerber

2019 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2020

Zach Gerber, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My favorite element of the internship program was the Friday tours! I really enjoyed visiting our intern’s project sites to see what they had been working on and how our responsibilities were different.

Zach Gerber

2019 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2020

Aaron Ridder, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My internship with McCownGordon was an amazing experience, in which I was given the opportunity to take on real responsibilities and learn so much about the ins and outs of the construction..."
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Aaron Ridder

2021 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Aaron Ridder, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My internship with McCownGordon was an amazing experience, in which I was given the opportunity to take on real responsibilities and learn so much about the ins and outs of the construction industry. After the internship, I felt like the work I did during the summer truly had a positive impact on my project, which was such a rewarding feeling. It was also a lot of fun working with my team and interacting with the other interns throughout the summer at various events. I love how McCownGordon creates a fun and productive workplace for all its associates, including its interns.

Aaron Ridder

2021 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Ian Fitch, a McCownGordon Construction associate
I believe the reason that makes McCownGordon’s internship program so unique is the impact that interns can make on a project. As an intern you can be entrusted with a lot of..."
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Ian Fitch

2019, 2020 & 2021 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Ian Fitch, a McCownGordon Construction associate
I believe the reason that makes McCownGordon’s internship program so unique is the impact that interns can make on a project. As an intern you can be entrusted with a lot of responsibility and prove to be a key feature of a team.

Ian Fitch

2019, 2020 & 2021 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Jacob Beck, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My favorite part of the internship program was being surrounded by friendly faces every day. The associates at McCownGordon made me feel welcome and excited to come to work. The internship felt..."
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Jacob Beck – intern

2021 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

Jacob Beck, a McCownGordon Construction associate
My favorite part of the internship program was being surrounded by friendly faces every day. The associates at McCownGordon made me feel welcome and excited to come to work. The internship felt like I was a part of team with a bigger mission than just fixing computers. The reason I was here was because I wanted to improve the lives of our associates. This purpose drove me to push myself to provide the best IT support possible and to soak up knowledge from my coworkers.  By gaining this knowledge and drive, I set myself up for success. This was further assisted by the numerous one-on-one meetings with my supervisor, career conversations, and daily support from my coworkers.

Jacob Beck – intern

2021 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2022

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